Bullbasket Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I built tis model a few years ago after having the kit sit in my stash for a few more yeas prior to that. The kit was labelled as being Italeri, but in reality, it was originally released under the Zvezda brand. Because of it's ancestry, the detail wasn't as crisp as say, an offering from Miniart, but with a bit of work and a sheet of Eduard etched brass, a reasonable could be produced. The load in the back is from a set by Miniart, and consists of some 85mm ammunition boxes along with an oil drum from Tamiya. The markings on the boxes are decals which are included in the kit. Russian trucks were painted in a colour known as ZK, which is a lighter shade of green than the armour colour 4BO. I used Tamiya NATO Green. The decals weren't much use so most of the markings were hand painted with oils, the exceptions being the circle on the tail gate and the red stars on the doors. The beam on the lower rear was painted white to help drivers keep station whilst in convoy at night. The figure came with the kit and I adapted him to appear that he was working on the engine. Miniart Russian truck kits are sharper moulded, but this is still a worthwhile kit to build. John. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 A well tidy Russki truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Pretty truck, a nice add-on for a diorame, cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That is a beautifully built and painted truck. The load in the back and the figure really bring it to life! Excellent modelling! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 3 hours ago, celt said: A well tidy Russki truck. 1 hour ago, FrancisGL said: Pretty truck, a nice add-on for a diorame, cheers mate 49 minutes ago, PlaStix said: That is a beautifully built and painted truck. The load in the back and the figure really bring it to life! Excellent modelling! Kind regards, Stix Thanks very much for the comments. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Excellent job my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That's a beauty,great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That's really nice John. I've always wanted one of these, perhaps for a little Lake Ladoga diorama. I love your base, open engine cover and working figure. Really animated and interesting. TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 15 hours ago, Carius said: Excellent job my friend! 13 hours ago, stevej60 said: That's a beauty,great job. 13 hours ago, TonyTiger66 said: That's really nice John. I've always wanted one of these, perhaps for a little Lake Ladoga diorama. I love your base, open engine cover and working figure. Really animated and interesting. TonyT Thanks very much. As I said, the kit doesn't measure up to the Miniart versions, but with the Eduard set, it can really improve it. Most of the basics are there including the engine. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I love these utilitarian Soviet trucks and yours looks just right. As others have said, the realistic-looking load and well-posed crew member really bring it to life. Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 12 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: I love these utilitarian Soviet trucks and yours looks just right. As others have said, the realistic-looking load and well-posed crew member really bring it to life. Great work. Thanks AD. You're right, they do have character. I've got one of the Miniart Gaz 6 wheelers to do at some point. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 11 hours ago, Ilan said: Very nice! Thanks Ilan. Much obliged. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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